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Boiler explosion at Tamil Nadu steel plant kills migrant worker, injures four

Boiler explosion at Tamil Nadu steel plant kills migrant worker, injures four

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A migrant worker was killed, and four others sustained severe burn injuries after a boiler exploded at a steel melting unit in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate at Gummidipoondi in Tiruvallur district on Tuesday, triggering a major fire and prompting a large-scale emergency response.   The deceased was identified as Ravi, a worker from a northern state, who died on the spot when the boiler exploded during working hours. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Nine dead, 15 injured in boiler explosion at Vedanta Plant in Chhattisgarh

Nine dead, 15 injured in boiler explosion at Vedanta Plant in Chhattisgarh

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At least nine people died and 15 others have been injured after an explosion at a power plant in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, police said, reported the PTI. Several workers are also feared trapped at the site as rescue operations continue. The incident took place at a private power facility in Sakti district, triggering emergency response efforts from local authorities. According to preliminary reports, the blast occurred in a boiler tube at the Vedanta Limited power plant located in Singhitarai village during the afternoon, the news agency reported. Police officials said the cause of the explosion is still under investigation. Casualties and injuries According to the PTI, Sakti Superintendent of Police Prafull Thakur confirmed that nine workers died in the explosion, while 15 others sustained injuries. The injured workers have been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, where some are reported to be in critical condition. Rescue operations underway Following the incident, police and district administration teams rushed to the site and launched rescue operations. Officials were continuing efforts to locate and evacuate workers who may …

Boiler Explosion At Belagavi Sugar Factory Leaves Eight Workers With Severe Burns | India News

Boiler Explosion At Belagavi Sugar Factory Leaves Eight Workers With Severe Burns | India News

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Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 16:50 IST A boiler explosion at a Belagavi sugar factory injured 8 people, with fears of fatalities. Operations halted and inquiry launched. A boiler explosion at a Belagavi sugar factory injured 8 people, with fears of fatalities. Operations halted and inquiry launched. (AI Image) A boiler explosion at a sugar factory in Belagavi left at least eight workers with severe burn injuries on Wednesday, triggering panic at the industrial site. The blast occurred in the factory’s Number 1 boiler compartment while routine repair work was underway. According to preliminary information, workers were repairing a valve when the boiler suddenly exploded, releasing scalding hot molasses that engulfed those present nearby. All eight injured workers sustained serious burns and were rushed to hospital for treatment. While authorities are yet to issue an official confirmation, there are strong concerns that two of the injured may have succumbed to their injuries, with the death toll feared to rise. The injured have been identified as Manjunath Teredal, Akshay Chopade, Raghavendra Giriyal, Guru Tammannavar, Bharat Sarawadi, Deepak …

21 killed, six injured in boiler blast at illegal factory in Gujarat | Latest News India

21 killed, six injured in boiler blast at illegal factory in Gujarat | Latest News India

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Twenty-one people lost their lives, and six others sustained injuries after a fire, triggered by a boiler explosion, engulfed an illegal firecracker factory godown on Dhunva Road in Deesa town of Banaskantha district, Gujarat, on Tuesday morning. Debris being removed after a massive blaze triggered by a blast raged through a firecracker warehouse in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, on Tuesday. (PTI) It emerged that a December application by the factory, seeking renewal of its licence, was rejected following an adverse report by the police after an inspection, during which they found no safety measures. District collector Mihir Patel said late on Tuesday that 21 people were killed and six injured. “All the deceased people were originally from Harda and Dewas districts of Madhya Pradesh,” he said. According to CP Patel, resident additional collector of Banaskantha, the blast occurred in the godown where firecrackers were stored, causing the roof to collapse on workers. Earlier, health minister Rushikesh Patel said, “Eighteen immigrant workers have lost their lives in the incident. No licence was issued for this facility. As …

UP: Three killed, five injured in boiler blast at sugar mill in Sitapur

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As many as three people died and five were injured in a boiler blast at a sugar mill in Sitapur of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, police said, reported the PTI. The blast took place at Jawaharpur sugar mill in the Ramkot police station area. The blast in the boiler took place during maintenance work, killing three labourers on the spot. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, said Circle Officer (City) Aman Singh, as per the PTI. The injured were rushed to a hospital for treatment while those killed are yet to be identified, police said. An official statement issued in Lucknow said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the Sitapur district magistrate to reach the spot and make arrangements for proper treatment of the injured, according to the PTI. The chief minister also condoled the loss of lives in the incident, the statement said. Meanwhile, a truck carrying LPG gas cylinders met with an accident near Paschim Vihar East Metro Station on Monday, officials said. “We got information that a truck …